David T. Lawrence

Mass of Christian Burial Service for David T. Lawrence will be conducted from the All Saints Catholic Church in Holdrege, on Friday, May 2, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. with Father Thomas Lux, officiating. Interment will be in the Prairie Home Cemetery at Holdrege.

David Thomas Lawrence, 54 years of age, of Holdrege, passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2008 at the Phelps Memorial Health Center following a courageous battle with leukemia. Dave was born December 17, 1953 at Mather AFB in Sacramento, California, the second of four children born to Gregory G. and Francis J. (Beams) Lawrence. Being a son of an Air Force Officer, Dave received his education from various schools throughout the United States, graduating from Douglas County High School at Castle Rock, Colorado with the class of 1972. He then pursued higher education at the University of Northern Colorado at Greeley, where he received his Bachelors Degree in Business.

Following his education, Dave was involved in restaurant management in Denver, Colorado and later became an independent land man in the oil and gas industry. Through his business travels, Dave was relocated to Nebraska where he met his wife, Vickie A. Streff of Holdrege. The couple were united in marriage on October 8, 1982 at Holdrege. With this union Dave's life was blessed with Vickie's three sons: Eric, Joe and Kyle. Dave adopted the boys as his own and in 1985, they were additionally blessed with the birth of their daughter, Jessica. The family made their home in Holdrege, where Dave was employed by S & W Auto Parts, where he continued to be involved until his failing health.

Dave was a member of the All Saints Catholic Church and active member of the Knights of Columbus. When the kids were young, Dave enjoyed coaching their activities and was a Cub Scout Leader. He was an avid gardener, sports enthusiast and loved to play racquetball at the YMCA. With his health declining this past year, the opportunity to attend the World Series baseball game in Denver with his wife, Vickie and brother, Gary was a highlight of his year. Dave always looked forward to spending time with his children and grandchildren.

He leaves to mourn his passing his wife, Vickie of Holdrege; three sons: Eric Lawrence and his wife, Karyn of Omaha, Nebraska, Joe Lawrence and his wife, Liz of Holdrege and Kyle Lawrence and his wife, Trenna of Holdrege; one daughter, Jessica Lawrence of Omaha; six grandsons: Ethan, Jacob, Noah, Carter, Grant and Quincy; his father, Gregory G. Lawrence of Littleton, Colorado; his mother, Francis "Dee" Lawrence of Highlands Ranch, Colorado;
two brothers: Dan Lawrence and his wife, Agnes of Denver and Gary Lawrence and his wife, Mary of Littleton; one sister, Janet Rivas and her husband, Jim of Highlands Ranch, Colorado; father-in-law and mother-in-law: Leonard and Marcie Streff of Holdrege; brother-in-law, Rod Streff and his wife, Jeanne of Holdrege; three sisters-in-law: Kathy Worman of Kearney, Connie Johnson and her husband, Bob of Bertrand, Nebraska and Lauri Bosco and her husband, John of Glenwood Springs, Colorado and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Dave was preceded in death by his grandson, Brenden Lawrence in infancy; paternal grandparents: Albert and Ethel Lawrence; maternal grandparents: Thomas and Francis Beams and stepmother, Sheryl Lawrence.

Dave will lie in state at the Nelson-Bauer Funeral Home in Holdrege on Thursday, May 1, 2008 from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

The casket will be closed at the church.

Rosary will be held on Thursday, evening at 7:30 p.m. at the All Saints Catholic Church.

A memorial has been established in his memory and kindly suggested to All Saints Catholic Church, YMCA of the Prairie, Prairie Sports Association or to the donor's choice.

Expressions of caring and kindness can be sent to the family at www.nelsonbauerfh.com

The Nelson-Bauer Funeral Home in Holdrege is in charge of the arrangements.